LOCAL NEWS
Cambridge police settle civil rights caseCAMBRIDGE - A federal lawsuit filed by a prominent Harvard professor against the Cambridge Police Department alleging civil rights violations during a 2006 arrest has been settled for an undisclosed sum. More » |
Ferdinand plans underwaySeven months after Mayor Thomas Menino announced a $115 million development project at the Ferdinand site in Dudley Square, planning is underway and groundbreaking is on track for spring of 2012, according to the city's Property and Construction Management Department (PCM). More » |
Minority business group moving on upFred McKinney, the CEO of The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC), is quietly making a mark on minority business development. More » |
Haitian designer delivers on Hub fashion runwayJeff Lahens' retro-preppy men's couture left Hub fashionistas shouting for more during the young designer's turn on Boston's premiere fashion runway. More » |
Redistricting committee supports minority districtsTen years ago when black, Latino and Asian activists sought input on the Legislature's redistricting process, they were shut out, unable to even secure a meeting with legislative leadership. More » |
Derrick Bell: Losing a champion for equalityIt was with great sadness that I received the news that my mentor, teacher and dear friend, professor Derrick A. Bell Jr. passed away in New York on Oct. 5 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. More » |
Boston Book Festival panel discusses 'The Wire'Even though "The Wire" went off-air three years ago, the HBO series is still an interesting topic of discussion among viewers, critics and academic settings. n fact, a number of universities and colleges across the United States have been using "The Wire" as a tool to educate students on the sociological impacts of race and class. It has also been used to illustrate aspects of the law. More » |
Fulbright Scholar leads RCC's STEM DivisionAs a girl growing up in Bagdad, one clear message that Tala Khudairi and her five siblings heard repeatedly from their parents was that a good education was very important. "My upbringing probably led me to the sciences as well as higher education," she said. Tala was born into a family of scientists and educators. Her father, a retired professor emeritus at Northeastern University, is a botanist. Her mother has a master's degree in entomology. More » |
UMass Lowell graduates are work ready, life ready and world readyYou are right to be thinking carefully about choosing a college. Maybe you have a clear destination; maybe you're searching for one. Either way, UMass Lowell offers an outstanding college experience that will serve you well wherever you go from here. More » |
Learn to teach by teachingTamara Nikuradse is in her first year of teaching at Milton Academy, but she is not a typical first-year teacher. She's a parent, a former executive at a Fortune 500 company, a published author and a graduate of Bowdoin College, Harvard University and Shady Hill School's Teacher Training Course, which collaborates with Lesley University. More » |
FUBU founder to speak at BabsonProspective Babson MBA candidates are getting the chance to receive a wealth of entrepreneurial insights in a single day. On Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, Daymond John, creator of FUBU (For US By US) and host of ABC-TV's "Shark Tank," will be the guest speaker for a special full-day event, "Diversity of All Kinds," at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. John is the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Babson. More » |
Cambridge College gets high marks from adult studentsMore than 40 years ago, Cambridge College was created for motivated adult learners seeking access to high-quality, affordable education to help begin new careers or to enhance their potential for professional advancement. Far ahead of the curve in providing access to great instructors, knowledgeable peers and a respectful environment, Cambridge College is designed to deliver the best education in a way that fits busy lives and careers. A recent national survey suggests that the College is fulfilling its mission in terms of satisfied students, flexibility, value and high-quality instruction. More » |
Are you motivated to learn? Learn from the best.Are you motivated to learn? Your answer is, of course, "Yes! Who isn't?" Do you have the time to learn? You're more likely to express doubt - but don't. More » |
Sheika Luc gets personal with her second gradeOn a recent Monday morning, Sheika Luc welcomes her 14 second graders to their classroom at The Park School in Brookline. The children happily accept her invitation to sit on the circular maroon rug, underneath the Smart Board. After reviewing their jobs for the week (including line leader, snack helper, messenger and caboose), writing the date and reviewing the schedule, Sheika deftly shifts to the day's math lesson. More » |
Roxbury Latin prepares students for college and life beyondWith fewer than 300 boys in grades 7-12, The Roxbury Latin School, located in West Roxbury (an easy 10-minute commute from Forest Hills), is a small school that strives to prepare its students not only for college, but also - more important - for life. It is hard for boys at Roxbury Latin to "fall through the cracks" because we pride ourselves on knowing and loving every boy. At Roxbury Latin there are a number of extracurricular activities that expand and challenge the abilities of our students. We offer programs in sports, music, drama, community service, public speaking, debate, Model United Nations and school publications. Our boys possess richly diverse talents and do not confine themselves to only one or two extracurricular activities. More » |
Steppingstone Academy helps prepare students for the real worldMaxime Nguyen, a resident of Dorchester and a sophomore at Boston Latin Academy, is a solid student and active member of her high school community. She is an athlete on the tennis team, a volunteer at the Vietnamese American Community of Massachusetts and she is thinking about getting a part-time job. Maxime's ability to participate in various activities while studying at a highly competitive high school stem from her rigorous academic preparation and strong study skills gained as a Scholar at The Steppingstone Academy. Maxime's interests include math and science, but she knows it is important to take all subjects seriously and to learn as much as possible. More » |
Dana Hall School shows commitment to serviceSince it was founded in 1881, Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Mass., has had a tradition of service to others. Whether they were visiting children in the wards of the New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children at the turn of the 20th century or doing Red Cross work during the World Wars, Dana students have always demonstrated a resolve to make an impact on the world that surrounds them. More » |
Music of the mindMany parts of a person's life can change during her high school years: friends, fashion, cell phones. One of the biggest changes Siji Oluwadara made during her three years at Boston's Commonwealth School was in how she thinks. More » |
Academy of the Pacific Rim teaches personal responsibility with a global outlookSince opening in 1997, the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) has placed character education and academic excellence at the center of student life. The Academy's college-preparatory program is designed to help each student achieve his or her full academic and social potential, from teaching incoming fifth graders how to stay focused and on-task throughout the day to coaching seniors through the college application process. More » |
Winsor welcomes girls to imagine lives of possibility"Winsor is a place where everyone feels welcome," said Julian Braxton, director of community and multicultural affairs at the Winsor School in Boston, a leading independent school for academically promising girls in grades 5-12. "It is a place where every girl can live out her possibility." More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
John Carlos tells story behind moment in MexicoEveryone knows the image, one of the most powerful in American history - two black men, raising their fists atop the Olympic podium - but most don't know the story behind the scene. More » |
